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It is normal for contact lens wearers to experience dry eyes. The burning, heavy squinting and irritating eyes make you feel uncomfortable. If appropriate steps are taken, eye dryness may be prevented most of the time it occurs if you are keen. Below are tips that will help you to evade dry eyes.

Computer Screen Should Be Below Your Eye Level.

You tend to open your eyes to get a clear view of your computer screen when it is above your eye level. When you lower your screen, it will help you keep your eyes hydrated as you won’t strain in opening them wide to see.

Mind About Your Surrounding

It depends on where you are; the air can be dry whether you are on the beach, in a hot place or live in the mountains. Keep your eyes often closed to help in decreasing the moisture lost from your eyes. It is advisable to carry a bottle of water to wet glasses if they dry

Wear Sunglasses

If your eyes are drying more regular than expected, try to wear sunglasses. They will help in preventing the winds and the sun’s scorching rays from your eyes; hence they will be kept moist from the blustery gust.

Avoid Smoking Or Smoke

Smoking is terrible for your eyes and the lungs. Smoke may cause your eyes became scratchy, red and irritating because smoke dries out your eyes and contact lens as it removes vapor from the surrounding air. Smoke also causes cataracts, glaucoma, and even blindness. This may result in a permanent problem to your eyesight which could be prevented from occurring.

Blowing Air Directly Into Your Eyes

Air conditioners, fans, hair dryers and car heaters among many others dry out your eyes and your lenses in a matter of minutes making the rest of your day unpleasant.

Eye Drops

Be sure of using re wetting eye regularly drops if you have insistent dry eyes even when they have not yet dried. This will help you avoid discomfort later, and you will be ahead of the game. Use rewetting drops before removing your lens. This will help keep the glasses hydrated, and it becomes safer and easier to remove.

Having a healthy vision is important. Make sure you visit your eye doctor for correct eyeglass, appropriate instructions, and contact lens fittings. Although the above are some ways that can help you avoid dry eyes.